FLORENCE— Registration is open for Cramer’s Paddle for a Cause, a pickleball
tournament benefiting Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center. Presented by the Long-Lewis
Foundation, the event will take place July 17-18, 2026, at the Veterans Park Pickleball Courts in
Florence.
Hosted by Cramer’s Young Advisory Circle and organized in partnership with the City of
Florence Parks and Recreation Department and the Shoals Pickleball Club, the tournament will
bring together players, sponsors, and community members for two days of fun, friendly
competition, and community impact.
Tournament play will begin with Mixed Doubles competition on Friday, July 17, starting at 4:30
p.m. Men’s and Women’s Doubles competition will follow on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 8
a.m.
Players of various age groups and skill levels are encouraged to participate, with proceeds
directly benefiting Cramer Children's Advocacy Center and its mission to serve children and
families throughout Northwest Alabama.
The Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center provides advocacy, forensic interviews, counseling
services, medical services, and coordinated resources for children who have experienced
abuse. Through collaboration with law enforcement, child protective services, medical
professionals, and mental health providers, the center works to ensure children receive
compassionate care and support throughout the investigative and healing process.
“This tournament is a great example of what makes our community special,”; said Chelsea
Lawson, Business Development Director for Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center. “People come
together to have fun, but they also show up for children who need someone to believe in them.
We’re especially grateful to the members of Cramer’s Young Advisory Circle for organizing this
event, and to the City of Florence Parks and Recreation Department and the Shoals Pickleball
Club for lending their expertise and helping make this event a first-class experience for
everyone involved. The support we receive through events like this helps us continue providing
healing services to children across Northwest Alabama at no cost to their families.”
Registration is open for players ages 15 and older across multiple age divisions and skill levels.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and organizations interested in
supporting Cramer Children&’s Advocacy Center.
Sponsorship and Tournament Registration
Register to play online at:
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/cramers-paddle-for-a-cause-presented-by-long-
lewis-foundation
For sponsorship information and additional event details, visit
https://givebutter.com/c/cramerpaddleforacause.
Additional event information can also be found at cramerchildrenscenter.com and on the event
page on Facebook.
Media Release/Chelsea Lawson
Business Development Director
Cramer Children's Advocacy Center
